July 09, 2017
Core Competency 6
At the end of this section, participants will be able to recognize evidence-based recommendations to address barriers related to screening, testing, treatment and care of HCV co-infected people of color with HIV.
To earn free continuing education credits (CME or CNE), you must register and complete the course modules on the Rutgers University Center for Professional Development website.
Lessons
- Stigma
Authors: Henry Pacheco, MD; Rachel Galarza, MSHCM - Health Literacy
Authors: Henry Pacheco, MD; Rachel Galarza, MSHCM - Access to and Utilization of Health Care
Authors: John Nelson, PhD, CPNP; Veronica Jones, MPH, CHES; Elizabeth I. Lazo, MPH, CHES - Provider-Patient Interactions and Engagement in HIV/HCV Care
Authors: Veronica Jones, MPH, CHES; Elizabeth I. Lazo, MPH, CHES - Self Care
Authors: Veronica Jones, MPH, CHES; Elizabeth I. Lazo, MPH, CHES
Resources
Provider Education and Tools
- Addressing Hepatitis C Treatment Barriers Among HCV/HIV-Coinfected Patients. TheBodyPRO.com.
- Barriers to Curing Hepatitis C Virus among Coinfected People Living with HIV. AETC NCRC. (Infographic)
- Cultural and Linguistic Competency. The Office of Minority Health (OMH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- From Prescription to Patient: Navigating Barriers to HCV Treatment Initiation. Southeast AETC. October 19, 2017. Focus on financial barriers. (Webcast)
- HCV and Health Law in U.S. Incarceration Sites. Community Access National Network (CANN) (Infographic)
- In It Together: National Health Literacy Project for Black MSM. Tools for providers, including posters and brochures. Toolkit and online training.
Online and Community Support Resources
- American Liver Foundation Support Services
- Community Access National Network (CANN). Advocacy group with a special focus on HIV/HCV co-infection
- HCV Advocate: Community-oriented website with information and resources for people living with hepatitis C.
- Hepatitis Foundation International. Educational materials for patients and providers.
- New York City Hepatitis B and C Resources. Educational materials in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, and Arabic. Local monthly e-newsletter and additional resources and links.
- Philly Hepatitis. Local support and services listings.